Federal records document 130 natural disaster events in the Thayer, IA area (ZIP 50254). These include 54 hailstorms, 41 blizzards, and 24 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (54 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (61%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (71%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $22.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2019.
Thayer has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
Thayer has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Thayer has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $570K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thayer was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50254 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), blizzards (41 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thayer, IA, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Thayer (ZIP 50254) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2019.
Thayer has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50254 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.1M in property damage in the Thayer, IA area (ZIP 50254). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →